About
Brine is a small restaurant with modern interior design. They offer a diverse menu of both raw and cooked seafood, as well as some meat options. Their cocktail selection is also worth mentioning. Brine has been around for 12 years, and their Clam + Pork chowder has stood the test of time. Other noteworthy items include fresh Oysters on the half shell, a delicious Persimmon salad, Seafood Tomato risotto that was decent, and an exceptional grilled Octopus dish.Reviews
Brine Oyster Bar offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional food and service. Guests rave about the personalized tasting menus, dollar oyster nights, and unique menu combinations that work magically together. The atmosphere is praised for being awesome, while standout dishes like the Clam + Pork Chowder, Beef Tartare, and Smoked Duck Breast leave diners impressed. The staff's knowledge of food and libations adds to the overall enjoyment of the meals.
My wife and I planned to go out to dinner on a date after three months of intense baby caring. We landed on Brine as it had all the food we love. I wanted to make the night extra special so I contacted the restaurant and asked if they offered tasting menus. Even though it's not part of their menu, Gissele went above and beyond putting together the most amazing five course meal for us. Not only was it incredibly delicious, the portion sizes were expertly done, leaving us just full enough! Not too mention getting to try 5 different wines was amazing. My wife was certainly surprised and loved every second of it. This restaurant is by far one of my favorite ones now and we will be back often!
11/23 update: Always a fave spot to dine for lunch whenever passing through Newburyport. Well run and always top notch food from the kitchen. Enjoyed lobster BLT’s. Fresh with great flavors. No strips of bacon here…it’s in the jam so although used sparingly, it leaves the lobster as star. Fresh oysters on the side are a bonus you should opt for, if that’s your thing. Enjoy!
Winner winner seafood dinner! Dined here 12yrs ago when they first opened and the oh-so-delicious Clam + Pork chowder remains on the menu! This alone seals the deal. Howevvverrr there’s much more like the so so fresh Oysters on the half shell. And the most amazing Persimmon salad I’ve encountered. Such a unique, sweet fruit. And artfully prepared, too. The Seafood Tomato risotto was ok however the grilled Octopus is seriously out of this world. Run, don’t walk and enjoy Brine!
Sat at the bar for a drink and some oysters. Paul our bartender was great! The shrimp and oysters were very fresh, and they have fresh horseradish with the cocktail sauce. My drink was unique and full of flavor (Clarified). This was my first time in Newburyport and I will definitely recommend Brine.
We had a wonderful lunch here. Everything was fantastic. All of the seafood was exceptional and super fresh. Maeve was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the menu and wines as well which we really appreciated!
We decided to go here on a whim to take advantage of dollar oyster night and ended up ordering a large percentage of the menu. Everything was delicious!! The menu items often seem like a bizarre combination of ingredients that somehow magically work together. Dishes are pricey but worth it and the service is great